The historiography of European gardens from the 18th to the 20th century constitutes a key reference point for understanding the process of recognizing the values associated with memory and the ongoing debate on restoration, understood as a complex and interdisciplinary practice. From early treatises and the major transformations of the 18th century to the emergence of a specific historiographical approach, gardens have been part of a continuous rewriting of history—shaped by the conditions of historiographical practice itself, by underlying ideologies, and by the evolution of scientific knowledge. Their restoration requires critical analysis of sources and constant comparison with direct and verifiable information. Through this process of reflection and verification, it becomes possible to develop restoration methodologies that account for the historical, cultural, and scientific complexity of gardens, enabling us to address the challenges of the 21st century in a conscious and responsible way.
Politecnico di Torino, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-3221-341X
Book Title
Restauro dei giardini europei
Book Subtitle
Storia e teorie
Authors
Maria Adriana Giusti
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
304
Publication Year
2025
Copyright Information
© 2025 Author(s)
Content License
Metadata License
Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0719-5
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0718-8
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0719-5
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-0720-1
Series Title
Ricerche. Architettura, Pianificazione, Paesaggio, Design
Series ISSN
2975-0342
Series E-ISSN
2975-0350